Address: 13 miles west of Socorro off NM-60 and Water Canyon Rd.
Phone: 505-854-2292
Come visit us in Socorro, New Mexico
Late June to late August lightning and thunderstorm research; gate blocks last mile to laboratory (gate is often closed). Hikers, picnickers welcome year-round.
Socorro, NM RecreationGarcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission, active 1915-1928; south wall dates from 1598
Socorro, NM ToursChihuahuan Desert plants/animals, geological formations, hiking....
Seven total. Bath houses, indoor tubs, saunas....
44 miles north of Silver City via NM-15, 1/2 mile from Gila River Forks, near Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center. 30 minute ...
Monolith resembles praying nun....
Pronghorn antelope, golden eagles, other birds....